Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act, aims to increase transparency in political advertising by requiring clear disclosures when political committees pay individuals to post content on websites, apps, or social media. Specifically, it mandates that communications paid for by political committees must include a disclaimer stating the payment. The bill also establishes requirements for how these disclaimers must be displayed and includes an exception for content posted on a committee's own website or by compensated employees whose primary job is social media posting.
Key provisions
- Requires political committees to disclose payments for communications posted on websites, apps, and social media.
- Establishes clear and conspicuous display requirements for disclaimers.
- Requires notification to individuals receiving payments for political communications.
- Excludes content posted on a committee’s own website.
- Excludes content posted by compensated employees whose primary duty is social media posting.
- The Commission must create regulations by January 1, 2027, to implement the law.
Who is affected
- Political Committees
- Individuals paid to post political content online
- Website and App Operators
- Social Media Platforms
Notable changes
- Adds a new requirement to the Federal Election Campaign Act regarding influencer disclosures.
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